“Typically,” says Jan Van Horne of Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, “a potential buyer has made up their mind ten seconds after they step in the front door.

This tall cabinet adds storage and a casual country look to any room. The surprise is that it's so easy to make: You start with an unfinished bookcase--whatever size suits your purpose--and add a pair of ready-made louvered shutters.

Need to replace my deck curtain rods that move around with these! A tutorial on how to make curtain rods from galvanized plumbing parts

When it comes to light control, energy efficiency, and privacy, your windows are not the only areas of your home that require your attention. Your doors also play a pretty big role, especially sliding glass doors, French doors, or doors with windows. #WindowTreatments-...

“Obviously, the highest type of efficiency is that which can utilize existing material to the best advantage.” - Jawaharlal Nehru Summer is quickly coming to a close, which means winter is not too far behind. It's time to invest in Window Treatments.

Replacement windows can save homeowners as much as $465 a year when replacing single-pane windows and $111 a year over double-pane windows. Seems pretty good, right? Well, like Plato said, “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” #EnergyEfficiency #HomeImprovement

In order to maximize the efficiency of your home, you have to focus on your weaknesses, your biggest energy wasters. That’s why we recommend you start with your windows, which account for 25 to 40 percent of your annual heating and cooling costs, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). #EnergyEfficiency

Spring is in full swing, which means summer isn’t far behind. For those of us on the East Coast, we know what that means: heat and humidity. If you listen carefully, you can hear the sound of air conditioners clicking on all over Maryland, DC, and Virginia. The problem: relying heavily on your AC this summer could result in steep energy bills, especially if your home is not as energy efficient as possible. Learn More…